Protect Your Cardiovascular Health (Pine Bark)

Do you know that heart disease is the number one killer in the world? Heart disease has led to 17 million deaths per year globally! Death due to heart disease is 14 times greater than that caused by breast cancer. In Malaysia alone, hospitalization as a result of heart disease amounted to 105,336 in 1997 and 112,750 in 2001.

Where is the connection between platelet aggregation and cardiovascular death?
Increased platelet activity has been associated with the development of atherosclerotic plaques and has also been implicated in sudden coronary death. Environmental pollution such as air pollution and cigarette smoke increase blood plasma catecholamines and thromboxane, which in turn exacerbate platelet activity and increase blood clotting.

How does Pine Bark extracts help in protecting our cardiac health?
Pine Bark extract has been scientifically proven to reduce at least one of the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, that is, platelet aggregation. The bioflavonoids in Pine Bark extract prevent blood clotting, and protect cardiac cells against free radical damage. Pine Bark extract stimulates the release of nitric oxide by endothelial cells, thus relaxing arterial walls and allowing surge of blood to pass through easily. Additional benefits of Pine Bark extract to our heart include:

• increases capillary resistance
• promotes better peripheral blood flow
• improves microcirculation
• decreases systolic and diastolic pressure

Why is Pine Bark unique?
Pine Bark contains over 40 types of organic acid. Among the active ingredients in Pine Bark extracts are known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), a powerful combination of plant derived bioflavonoids. Its anti-oxidant protection is 50 times and 20 times more powerful than vitamin E and vitamin C, respectively.

Its effectiveness in inhibiting platelet aggregation has been proven in Germany. This effect of Pine Bark extract was more powerful than the conventional anti-platelet (blood thinning) salicylate drugs.

Key Ingredient : Pinus maritima (Pine bark) powder

Recommended Use : 2 capsules a day

Protect Your Cardiovascular Health (Pine Bark) Frequently Ask Question:

1. Who should use Pine Bark?
Those who are concern about cardiovascular health and also for general health. It is good for smokers and alcohol drinkers.

2. Why Pine Bark can protect heart health in smokers and drinkers?
Environmental pollution such as air pollution and cigarette smoke increase blood plasma catecholamines and thromboxane, which in turn exacerbate platelet activity and increase blood clotting. Therefore Pine Bark can stop blood from clotting through its anti-oxidant power.

3. What will be the suitable age for consumption of Pine Bark?
Pine Bark recommended for teenagers above 12 years old, especially teenagers who smokes and drinks.

4. Any special precaution while consuming this product?
If you are taking anti-clot medications for heart and cardiovascular diseases, allow yourself at least two hours between medication and Pine Bark.

5. Any suitable time for consuming Pine Bark?
There is no particular timing for consumption. Therefore it can be taken before or after a meal.

6. Can I consume multiple supplements with Pine Bark?
Yes, it does not interfere with other’s uptake.

7. If I’m taking too much medications and supplements for anti-clotting purposes, what will be the precaution for taking Pine Bark?
Do not take Pine Bark too close with medication consumption. Kindly check with doctor should you need to reduce the drug’s dosage prior to consuming Pine Bark.

Product	Price (USD)
Pine Bark (300 mg x 60) capsules / bottle	$36.80	Add to cart

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